RYA Powerboat Courses
RYA Powerboat Level 2
Prerequisites: Start your powerboating journey here! No experience required.
All you need to know for self-sufficient powerboating at a basic level, covering all safety elements and basic skills.
Our course provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planning speed, and collision regulations. Other skills include launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat.
This course is the minimum requirement to drive a club powerboat, in any capacity, and as such is necessary to sign up to drive for a Safety Boat duty.
Duration 16 hours - This course generally takes place over 2 Days: 09.00am to 5.00pm
Ratio Up to 3 students per instructor
Minimum age 12
Next Step- Club Safety Boat Duties, RYA Safety Boat, RYA Intermediate Powerboat
Our RYA Powerboat Courses are £290 per person - contact the office if you want to arrange a midweek course or an additional course as we can often accommodate your needs.
(Please note Powerboat Level 2 Prices are increasing to £300 Non-members and £150 Members after June 1st)
Booking Information
These courses are run throughout the year with additional courses added based on demand. If there isn't an available course to suit you please contact the office, details below.
To reserve a place on a course please view the scheduled courses where you can book online. Alternatively, please contact the Club Office on 01629 540609, Email us or visit the Club in person (Wednesday to Sunday).